Nahuel Gallo, an Argentine gendarme, was released on March 1 after being held captive in Venezuela for 448 days. His release came after intervention by the Argentine Football Association (AFA), which facilitated negotiations for his freedom. Gallo is now flying back to Argentina, where he will reunite with his family after a long and distressing ordeal.

His wife, María Alexandra Gómez, shared the happy news on social media, expressing her excitement about reuniting with her husband, and confirming that Gallo had already boarded a plane heading home. The flight, which, according to the AFA, is on an aircraft often used by the association’s president, will include a stop in Colombia before continuing to Argentina.

The situation surrounding Gallo's detention has gathered attention, emphasizing not only the political tensions between Argentina and Venezuela but also the human impact of such situations on families. The resolution of his case could further influence diplomatic relations and may prompt discussions regarding the treatment of foreign nationals in Venezuela.